WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Under direction, to supervise and coordinate the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities for the department; and to do other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Department of Water Environment Services manages and operates the County's utility service districts, including sewerage facilities, collection systems, pumping stations, treatment plants, and storm and surface water facilities and structures.

The Wastewater Treatment Services Supervisor is responsible for wastewater plant operations, process control, and some administrative functions for treatment facilities to ensure facilities meet state and federal permit discharge requirements. Incumbents within this classification will have responsibility for one large or medium capacity treatment plant and one or more small treatment facilities.

The Wastewater Treatment Services Supervisor differs from the Water Quality Manager, which is responsible for the overall management of the County’s five wastewater treatment facilities and oversight of all treatment and conveyance system operations and maintenance.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Participates in the development and implementation of Department policies, goals, objectives and standards, and long and short range planning for wastewater treatment facilities; prepares annual work programs.

Participates in the hiring of technical, operations and maintenance staff; prepares performance evaluations; recommends and administers the initial steps of progressive discipline; responds to and processes grievances; conducts and/or facilitates staff training and development programs; promotes cooperative team efforts among staff and with other County departments; motivates employees to provide quality service to citizens.

Participates with management and engineering staff in planning, designing, and implementing capital improvement projects to enlarge or enhance the treatment plants; assists in the preparation and recommendation of capital expenditure budgets; reviews expenditures and capital equipment purchases; monitors cost and production data; participates in the administration of construction contracts.

Assists in the preparation of annual and supplemental budgets; monitors expenditures.

Assists in the review and analysis of the impact of new regulatory requirements on operating practices; acts as first responder in emergency situations.

May promote wastewater treatment facility activities and programs with business associations, citizen groups and the public; responds to, evaluates and resolves, or assists in the resolution of issues in conflict arising from Department staff, customers, consultants, citizen groups, contractors, employees and other government agencies; responds to inquiries and requests for information.

Working knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, including personnel management and budget administration; techniques of construction project management; Federal, State and local environmental regulations, permits, and discharge standards.

Skill to: Plan and implement management goals, objectives and standards; establish priorities; recognize and implement needed improvements in wastewater treatment processes; resolve technical problems; review and monitor operating budgets; apply appropriate regulations, codes and safety standards; prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; motivate employees to provide quality service to citizens; supervise staff in continuous efforts to improve quality, productivity and effectiveness; incorporate team participation in decision making; respond to changes requested by citizens and County staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, County personnel and government agencies.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Possession of Wastewater System Operation Certification, Grade Level IV, issued by the State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality within six months of hire.

Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

MINIMUM RECRUITING STANDARDS

Any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and skills.